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Middle East Travel Chaos A significant escalation in military activity across the Middle East following the assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader has led to the suspension of flights by several major airlines based in the region. The Middle East is home to several major airlines who specialise in the transit market, meaning they are carrying passengers between points around… Continue Reading
Desert Road Trip – Windhoek, Solitaire and Sossusvlei, Namibia After a fabulous tour of South Africa, my final destination on this round of my travels was the wide open desert of Namibia. My trip began with a day in the capital city of Windhoek, where I picked up my wheels for the adventure ahead. Before heading off, I checked out the centre of the… Continue Reading
Hotel Review – Conifer Beach House, Port Elizabeth, South Africa After an 8-hour drive from Kimberley, I arrived at a place which has been a second home for me for some 10 years, the Conifer Beach House in Port Elizabeth. The Conifer is a place to which I have returned many times during my annual escape from the European winters, usually staying between two and… Continue Reading
Destination Guide – One Day in Kimberley, South Africa After enjoying the delights of the Mpumalanga Province, it was time to head towards the southern coast for my regular stay in Port Elizabeth. First, though, was a look around the historic mining town of Kimberley. Kimberley was established as a centre of diamond mining in 1878, following significant diamond discoveries in the area. The… Continue Reading
Hotel Review – Jörn’s Gästehaus, Mbombela, South Africa Around a four-hour drive from Johannesburg, Mbombela is a perfect base for exploring the attractions of the region, such as Kruger National Park, Sudwala Caves, and Blyde River Canyon. I spent five nights in Mbombela, in order to explore this fascinating region, choosing Jörn's Gästehaus as my base. The property is situated in a quiet… Continue Reading
Destination Guide – Panorama Route and Blyde River Canyon, Mpumalanga, South Africa The day after my tour of the stunning Sudwala Caves, I took a scenic drive along the renowned Panorama Route. The most scenic part of the route begins at Graskop, around a 90-minute drive from my base in Mbombela. This is where I joined the R532 towards my first stop at God's Window. God's Window… Continue Reading